Western Australia.
state of Australia
- Reports this week
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What's happening
Active this week
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GRDC reviewed zone ratings across Western Australia and scientists advised on pest control measures.Some support1 report
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Noble Helium and Earth Source Hydrogen are involved in helium exploration and asset development in Western Australia.Some support1 report
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Protest actions by Greenpeace have caused a pause in pre-commissioning work for Woodside Energy's project in Western Australia.Some support1 report
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The Australian Government announced funding for regional projects across Northern Territory, Queensland, Western Australia, and South Australia.Some support1 report5 developments inside
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Western Australia felt the greatest need for intervention while South Australia felt the least need for intervention.Some support1 report
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Scott Morrison negotiated a 2018 GST deal for Western Australia, which was subsequently rebuked by the Productivity Commission.Well supported8 reports2 developments inside
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Frydenberg suggested a GST raise while Taylor rejected it and called for scrapping the contentious WA GST deal.Some support3 reports
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Western Australia's economic prosperity is fundamentally based on its resources and energy industries.Some support1 report
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The Australian Government contributed funds to an event in Western Australia, represented by Patrick Gorman.Some support1 report
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The Australian Government has made a commitment to support a local charity located in Western Australia.Some support5 reports
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Greatland Resources Ltd, operating from Western Australia, has been listed on ASX and AIM markets and utilizes RBC Capital Markets as corporate broker contact.Some support5 reports1 development inside
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WA government, led by Attorney General Tony Buti, is using the state parliament to pass new laws.Some support1 report
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Alkane Resources and Wogen Pacific Limited secure supply deals and plan drilling programs for graphite projects in Western Australia.Some support1 report
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Sutherland participated in Queensland's Long Drive and organized the West Coast Long Drive on October 14, 2026.Some support1 report
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The gambling industry generates over $10 billion in tax revenue, while Western Australia restricts poker machines to a single casino.Some support1 report
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A Subiaco-based real estate agency manages properties in Perth and Mandurah, Western Australia.Some support6 reports
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A mental health summit was hosted in Western Australia in partnership with the World Federation for Mental Health.Some support1 report
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Insurance Australia Group (IAG) is seeking an acquisition opportunity in Western Australia.Some support1 report1 development inside
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IAG commits to improving insurance cover in Karratha, Port Hedland, and Broome as part of an ACCC divestment application in Western Australia.Some support1 report
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SVM holds its Annual General Meeting in Perth, Western Australia.Some support1 report
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Jess Wilson campaigned in Melbourne as Western Australia's royalty program influenced Victorian policy supporting the mining industry.Some support3 reports
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Berkeley Energia Limited held its Annual General Meeting in Perth, Western Australia.Some support1 report
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Sabine Winton discusses the government leading infrastructure investment in Western Australia.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The Western Australian government launched a new Night-Time Economy Strategy on October 1, 2026.Some support1 report
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ERM confirmed mineralization in the Brockman Iron Formation, adjacent to historic BHP Deposit 20, in Western Australia.Some support1 report
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Bollinger launches an exclusive arrangement in Western Australia while guests taste Ampersand wines.Some support1 report
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Regulatory reform in Western Australia affects industry, and Rob Mandanici was elected as the Institute's new President.Some support2 reports
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A high court ruling requires considering climate change impacts, raising concerns about WA investment and prompting a government response.Some support1 report
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Water Corporation served WA residents and collaborated on a new education campaign on October 1.Some support1 report
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ICA reports on flood risk in Western Australia, New South Wales, Queensland, and Northern Territory.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Liberal Party campaigns were conducted in Western Australia on October 7, 2026.Some support1 report
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Jackie Jarvis has been appointed to serve as the fisheries minister in Western Australia.Some support1 report
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India showcased systems at an event held in Western Australia on October 6, 2026.Some support1 report
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Western Australia is a state of Australia, and Perth is its capital city.Well supported10 reports
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The WA government manages the Fitzroy River through a draft groundwater plan, which supports the sawfish population and the unique ecosystem.Well supported4 reports1 development inside
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Startups are seeking commercial pathways in Australia, utilizing advanced operations in Western Australia.Some support1 report
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Deterra Royalties Limited holds royalty interests in mineral sands operations located in Western Australia and South Australia.Some support2 reports
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Projections indicate that Western Australia and New South Wales are facing significant heat-related mortality, with expert analysis drawing on data reviewed by Taylor Fry and reported by Safe Work Australia.Some support1 report
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Ray White has a sales executive presence in Fremantle, Western Australia.Some support1 report
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Researchers visited Ningaloo Reef off the Western Australian coast to study reef habitats throughout the Indo-Pacific.Some support5 reports
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The war in the Middle East is causing global supply issues, prompting consideration of a new oil refinery in Western Australia.Some support7 reports1 development inside
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Research focusing on Australian wildlife involves the Northern Territory, Western Australia, and Monash University.Some support4 reports
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Tragedies are prompting calls for mandatory beacon use, alongside increased rescue operations from Bluff Knoll.Some support1 report
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Increased popularity of remote hiking is being observed across Australia.Some support1 report
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A new report analyzed Western Australia's economic role, leading Roger Cook to criticize the Productivity Commission's findings and contrast WA success with NSW needs.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Caine discussed Australian property market trends while in Western Australia.Some support1 report
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Western Australia has introduced a ban on smart glasses, while migration is simultaneously bolstering economic growth.Some support1 report
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New pathways are opening up market access for remote areas in the Northern Territory, Western Australia, and South Australia.Some support1 report
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Bureau of Meteorology forecasts severe weather and shifting rain bands across South Australia, Western Australia, and Tasmania.Well supported3 reports1 development inside
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Shire of Coorow, a local government area, operates within the boundaries of Western Australia.Some support1 report
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Council in City of Vincent is considering bans on smart glasses technology.Some support1 report
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Osaka Gas invests via a group company in the Browse Project, which is located in Western Australia.Some support1 report
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The state is managing the revegetation of public infrastructure in the South West region of Western Australia.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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Projects are strengthening the energy grid across Queensland, ACT, South Australia, Western Australia, and Victoria.Some support1 report3 developments inside
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Queensland, Western Australia, and New South Wales are leading in bilateral agreements regarding power requirements.Some support2 reports
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Andrew Ford manages an exploration program in Western Australia.Some support1 report
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Allegations of institutional negligence and abuse involving Catholic Church properties in Western Australia have surfaced.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The Shire of Murchison is located within the state of Western Australia.Some support1 report
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Woodlawn mine in New South Wales and Develop Global projects in NSW/WA are noted alongside global bond selloff driven by Middle East tensions.Some support1 report1 development inside
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A company based in Western Australia, whose operations are focused on trade, is facing challenges due to the ongoing Middle East conflict, affecting its clients and market access.Some support1 report
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What's reaching Western Australia
Events traced to Western Australia, step by step, newest first- Forrest's push may accelerate clean energy approvals in Western AustraliaWestern Australia could see accelerated clean energy approvals and industrial growthPossible
- New tobacco regulations require development applications in Western AustraliaWestern Australia must implement complex new rules for tobacco-selling convenience stores.Likely
- Potential merger could forge global gold powerhouse in Western AustraliaWestern Australia could see a major boost in gold production and investment.Possible
- University merger proposal may change Western Australia's land useThe merger proposal may change Western Australia's land use and economyPossible
- Lithium expansion could boost Western Australia's jobs and investmentWestern Australia could gain significant jobs and investment from lithium expansion.Likely
- New Aura Network may boost Western Australia's digital economyWestern Australia could see significant economic growth and job creation from new connectivity.Reported
Explainers that pass through Western Australia
Western Australia is a step on the way to someone elseAround Western Australia this week
News at the entities that move Western Australia most-
Julie Collins StructuralExperts warn of various threats to Australian agriculture, including fox incursions, poultry business losses, and critical water policy issues.Moves Western Australia
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Pilbara StructuralAndrew Forrest advocates for clean energy approvals in Western Australia, utilizing the Global Citizen platform.Moves Western Australia
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Productivity Commission OperationalPeter Ridd calls for a government audit of scientific evidence, supported by One Nation, involving the Productivity Commission.Moves Western Australia
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Queensland OperationalKenny works near Narromine and collaborates with Cole in Queensland.Moves Western Australia
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Australian Government OperationalThe Australian Government funds community projects in Lachlan Shire and Condobolin.Moves Western Australia
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The Department of Biodiversity listed species near threatened status in the Lake Claremont area of Perth.
Moves Western Australia
Connections
The 40 strongest of 7,580, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Julie Collins Structural
Julie Collins holds the office of Agriculture Minister within the government structure of Western Australia.
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Pilbara Structural
Pilbara is formally defined as an administrative region within the state of Western Australia.
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Mark McGowan Shared context
Mark McGowan served as the Premier of Western Australia from 2017 to 2023.
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Productivity Commission Operational
The Productivity Commission actively critiques and recommends changes to Western Australia's economic policies, specifically regarding the GST arrangement.
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The state of Western Australia relies on the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions to execute its mandated functions regarding wildlife disease response.
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Meredith Hammat Structural
Meredith Hammat serves as the Mental Health Minister for Western Australia.
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Bell Bay Structural
Bell Bay's required inputs are sourced and shipped from facilities located in Western Australia.
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Don Punch Structural
Don Punch serves as a Minister representing the state government of Western Australia.
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Queensland Operational
The two states actively compete for economic ranking and share common regional economic drivers, risks, and market trends.
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Anthony Albanese Operational
Albanese's federal policies and funding directly impact Western Australia's services and development, while WA's political interests influence his agenda.
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Jackie Jarvis Structural
Jackie Jarvis holds the office of fisheries minister within the government structure of Western Australia.
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Roger Cook Structural
Roger Cook serves as the Premier, leading the government and defining the political direction of Western Australia.
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Wheatbelt Structural
Wheatbelt is defined as an administrative region within the state of Western Australia.
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One Nation Operational
One Nation has achieved electoral success and gained seats within the Western Australian parliament.
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Nufarm Transactional
The company is undergoing a specific operational change involving the shutdown of a manufacturing site within the jurisdiction.
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Sandfire Resources Limited Structural
Sandfire's core operations are functionally dependent on the operational context of Western Australia, specifically the DeGrussa Copper-Gold Mine site.
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Margaret River Structural
Margaret River's development relies on state government land leases and community investments provided by Western Australia.
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Fitzroy River Structural
The river's ecosystem and flow are managed under the state's draft groundwater plans.
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OceanaGold Transactional
OceanaGold is acquiring the Katanning Gold Project located in Western Australia.
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St Barbara Operational
St Barbara operates the Gwalia mine within the jurisdiction of Western Australia.
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Therapeutic Goods Administration Structural
The Therapeutic Goods Administration regulates medical devices and enforces standards for unregulated peptides within Western Australia.
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B is a government agency whose function is to assist A's operational bodies, including police and local authorities, within the state.
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Department of Education Structural
The Department of Education functions as the mandated body responsible for implementing educational policy within the jurisdiction of Western Australia.
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Broome Structural
Broome is a town located within Western Australia and relies on its state infrastructure and market stability.
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EVOLUTION Structural
Evolution maintains operational presence through owned mines and acquired interests within the jurisdiction of Western Australia.
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China Transactional
Iron ore is shipped from Western Australia to the Chinese market.
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Department of Primary Industries Operational
The Department of Primary Industries issues public safety warnings regarding local hazards, such as shark sightings, within Western Australia.
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Australian National University Operational
ANU provides expert advice on bird flu issues affecting the state of Western Australia.
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South Australia Operational
The two states share environmental and housing market trends while also exhibiting regional competition in livestock supply.
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Australian Structural
Companies operate within Western Australia and require formal regulatory permissions to function.
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Cambridge Structural
Cambridge is a town within Western Australia that operates under state government regulation and seeks state reimbursement.
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RBA Operational
Declining property prices in Western Australia were cited as a factor influencing the RBA's policy decisions.
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City of Stirling Structural
The City of Stirling operates within the regulatory and geographical framework provided by Western Australia.
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Australian Government Operational
The Australian Government provides financial support and operational backing for regional projects and industry jobs within Western Australia.
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helpline Operational
The helpline service operates in conjunction with Western Australia, with functional contributions flowing from both entities.
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Canberra Structural
Western Australia maintains a functional dependency on Canberra as the national capital for reporting and regulatory oversight.
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Madeleine King Shared context
A person whose professional advocacy and work are based in Western Australia and influences its established practices.
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Victoria Operational
Both entities share the operational status of having declared offshore wind zones.
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Bollinger Transactional
Bollinger launched an exclusive arrangement within Western Australia.
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Scott Morrison Shared context
Scott Morrison negotiated and defended a special GST deal benefiting Western Australia.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
29 events- GRDC reviewed zone ratings across Western Australia and scientists advised on pest control measures.
- Noble Helium and Earth Source Hydrogen are involved in helium exploration and asset development in Western Australia.
- Protest actions by Greenpeace have caused a pause in pre-commissioning work for Woodside Energy's project in Western Australia.
- Western Australia felt the greatest need for intervention while South Australia felt the least need for intervention.
- Frydenberg suggested a GST raise while Taylor rejected it and called for scrapping the contentious WA GST deal.
- Western Australia's economic prosperity is fundamentally based on its resources and energy industries.
- The Australian Government contributed funds to an event in Western Australia, represented by Patrick Gorman.
- The Australian Government has made a commitment to support a local charity located in Western Australia.
- WA government, led by Attorney General Tony Buti, is using the state parliament to pass new laws.
- Alkane Resources and Wogen Pacific Limited secure supply deals and plan drilling programs for graphite projects in Western Australia.
- Sutherland participated in Queensland's Long Drive and organized the West Coast Long Drive on October 14, 2026.
- The gambling industry generates over $10 billion in tax revenue, while Western Australia restricts poker machines to a single casino.
- A Subiaco-based real estate agency manages properties in Perth and Mandurah, Western Australia.
- A mental health summit was hosted in Western Australia in partnership with the World Federation for Mental Health.
- Insurance Australia Group (IAG) is seeking an acquisition opportunity in Western Australia.
- IAG commits to improving insurance cover in Karratha, Port Hedland, and Broome as part of an ACCC divestment application in Western Australia.
- SVM holds its Annual General Meeting in Perth, Western Australia.
- Jess Wilson campaigned in Melbourne as Western Australia's royalty program influenced Victorian policy supporting the mining industry.
- Berkeley Energia Limited held its Annual General Meeting in Perth, Western Australia.
- The Western Australian government launched a new Night-Time Economy Strategy on October 1, 2026.
- ERM confirmed mineralization in the Brockman Iron Formation, adjacent to historic BHP Deposit 20, in Western Australia.
- Bollinger launches an exclusive arrangement in Western Australia while guests taste Ampersand wines.
- Regulatory reform in Western Australia affects industry, and Rob Mandanici was elected as the Institute's new President.
- A high court ruling requires considering climate change impacts, raising concerns about WA investment and prompting a government response.
- Water Corporation served WA residents and collaborated on a new education campaign on October 1.
- Liberal Party campaigns were conducted in Western Australia on October 7, 2026.
- Jackie Jarvis has been appointed to serve as the fisheries minister in Western Australia.
- India showcased systems at an event held in Western Australia on October 6, 2026.
- Startups are seeking commercial pathways in Australia, utilizing advanced operations in Western Australia.
September 2026
20 events- The Australian Government announced funding for regional projects across Northern Territory, Queensland, Western Australia, and South Australia.
- Deterra Royalties Limited holds royalty interests in mineral sands operations located in Western Australia and South Australia.
- Projections indicate that Western Australia and New South Wales are facing significant heat-related mortality, with expert analysis drawing on data reviewed by Taylor Fry and reported by Safe Work Australia.
- Ray White has a sales executive presence in Fremantle, Western Australia.
- Researchers visited Ningaloo Reef off the Western Australian coast to study reef habitats throughout the Indo-Pacific.
- Research focusing on Australian wildlife involves the Northern Territory, Western Australia, and Monash University.
- Tragedies are prompting calls for mandatory beacon use, alongside increased rescue operations from Bluff Knoll.
- Increased popularity of remote hiking is being observed across Australia.
- Caine discussed Australian property market trends while in Western Australia.
- Western Australia has introduced a ban on smart glasses, while migration is simultaneously bolstering economic growth.
- New pathways are opening up market access for remote areas in the Northern Territory, Western Australia, and South Australia.
- Shire of Coorow, a local government area, operates within the boundaries of Western Australia.
- Council in City of Vincent is considering bans on smart glasses technology.
- Osaka Gas invests via a group company in the Browse Project, which is located in Western Australia.
- The state is managing the revegetation of public infrastructure in the South West region of Western Australia.
- Queensland, Western Australia, and New South Wales are leading in bilateral agreements regarding power requirements.
- Andrew Ford manages an exploration program in Western Australia.
- The Shire of Murchison is located within the state of Western Australia.
- Woodlawn mine in New South Wales and Develop Global projects in NSW/WA are noted alongside global bond selloff driven by Middle East tensions.
- A company based in Western Australia, whose operations are focused on trade, is facing challenges due to the ongoing Middle East conflict, affecting its clients and market access.
August 2026
4 events- Scott Morrison negotiated a 2018 GST deal for Western Australia, which was subsequently rebuked by the Productivity Commission.
- Sabine Winton discusses the government leading infrastructure investment in Western Australia.
- ICA reports on flood risk in Western Australia, New South Wales, Queensland, and Northern Territory.
- A new report analyzed Western Australia's economic role, leading Roger Cook to criticize the Productivity Commission's findings and contrast WA success with NSW needs.
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July 2026
4 events- Greatland Resources Ltd, operating from Western Australia, has been listed on ASX and AIM markets and utilizes RBC Capital Markets as corporate broker contact.
- The war in the Middle East is causing global supply issues, prompting consideration of a new oil refinery in Western Australia.
- Projects are strengthening the energy grid across Queensland, ACT, South Australia, Western Australia, and Victoria.
- Allegations of institutional negligence and abuse involving Catholic Church properties in Western Australia have surfaced.
June 2026
3 events- Western Australia is a state of Australia, and Perth is its capital city.
- The WA government manages the Fitzroy River through a draft groundwater plan, which supports the sawfish population and the unique ecosystem.
- Bureau of Meteorology forecasts severe weather and shifting rain bands across South Australia, Western Australia, and Tasmania.